On book of roses i tried to connect the earthy elements of ethnic music with the sonic depth of the symphonic sound body. This was followed in 1991 by the album book of roses, on which vollenweider included symphonic orchestral elements for the first time. Vollenweider composes for film, theater and tv productions. Andreas vollenweider book of roses cd mint condition. So i ended up writing during the day and at night i went to my studio, to loose myself completely by playing for hours, very much the same way as during the very beginning, no strategy, no. Separated into four chapters where each song is an episode, the album chronicles the journey of a young girl from dances.
Andreas vollenweider was one of the few musicians to gain superstar status as a new age artist back when the term was first used as a marketing category in the mid80s. Andreas vollenweider tour dates and concert tickets eventful. Produced by john furrer productions, switzerland, for sony music, 1991. Book of roses by andreas vollenweider on amazon music unlimited. His music has been categorized as world music, jazz, new age and even classical. Book of roses by andreas vollenweider on apple music. Andreas vollenweider white winds lyrics and tracklist. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cooki. Book of roses is a music studio album recording by andreas vollenweider crossover progprogressive rock released in 1991 on cd, lp vinyl andor cassette.
Book of roses is the eighth studio album by swiss harpist and newage artist andreas vollenweider, released in 1991. Down to the moon, an album by andreas vollenweider on spotify. Stream book of roses by andreas vollenweider and tens of millions of other songs on all your devices with amazon music unlimited. Listen free to andreas vollenweider book of roses radio on. Book of roses 1991 andreas vollenweider, electracoustic harp 12 string guitar, voice. Andreas vollenweider book of roses lyrics and tracklist.
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He has collaborated with bobby mcferrin, carly simon, luciano pavarotti and in 1987 received a. The swiss harpist, however, quickly transcended the need for alternative record sales when his albums simultaneously broached bi. I was actually going to make room for my passion for storytelling and i was already in the midst of an intense writing process, when suddenly i felt an unbridled desire to play music rising. Great swiss musician, who gives us the magical melodies that make us dream and transport us to a better world. Book of roses by andreas vollenweider cd, feb1992, columbia. Separated into four chapters where each song is an episode, the album chronicles the journey of a young girl from dances in grand ballrooms, through mysterious woods full of magical jugglers, to an eventual meeting with. Book of roses by andreas vollenweider on amazon music. Pavarotti music from the motion picture 20th anniversary. He has collaborated with bobby mcferrin, carly simon, luciano pavarotti and in 1987 received a grammy award for the album down to the moon. Fulfillment by amazon fba is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in amazons fulfillment centers, and we directly. Check out book of roses by andreas vollenweider on amazon music. My affinity for mystical themes has always been a source of inspiration for my musical work. His music, very dynamic and colorful, has been categorized as world music, jazz, new age or even classical. October 4, 1953 is a multiinstrumentalist from switzerland who specialises in the harp.
Andreas vollenweider book of roses cd music online. Book of roses sixteen episodes four chapters discogs. Andreas vollenweider book of roses 1991, vinyl discogs. In 1992, he participated in a benefit concert for chernobyls children on moscows red square. Find andreas vollenweider discography, albums and singles on allmusic. The swiss harpist, however, quickly transcended the need for alternative recor. Fulfillment by amazon fba is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in amazons fulfillment centers, and we directly pack, ship, and provide customer service for these products. Andreas vollenweider white winds lyrics and tracklist genius. Description provided by wikipedia under creative commons attribution ccbysa 4.
Book of roses quickly became my favourite av album, probably at the first listen, it coincided with my own musical curiosity really ballooning outwards to explore musics from around the world, so hearing a wealth of magical instruments and strange and wonderful fusions of genres was perfect. Andreas vollenweider born 4 october 1953 is a swiss harpist. October 4, 1953 is a multiinstrumentalist from switzerland who. Stream andreas vollenweider on amazon music unlimited now. Background information about the album book of roses, excerpts from the studio and live. The swiss harpist, however, quickly transcended the need for alternative record sales when his albums simultaneously broached billboards pop, jazz, and classical charts in 1986.
Swiss harpists instrumental concoctions balance between folk and new age. Andreas vollenweider book of roses cd andreas vollenweider. On book of roses i tried to connect the earthly elements of world music with symphonic mysticism. Over the years, vollenweider has managed to maintain his artistic integrity and vision despite increasing commercial success. Shortly before the end of the horrible regime of apartheid, the southafrican vocal group ladysmith. Purchase book of roses by andreas vollenweider on cd online and enjoy having your favourite jazz music delivered to you in south africa. Get all the lyrics to songs on white winds and join the genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics. The harpists 1991 album book of roses is a testament to his ability to expand his scope as a composer while keeping his trademark sound intact. Book of roses is yet another brilliant vollenweider album, yet its notably different from the rest of his works to date. Andreas vollenweider s book of roses marries concept to contemporary instrumentalism, and blends the music of numerous cultures into the composers already worldly sound. My affinity to mysticism and mythology has always provided important impulses for my musical work. He is generally categorised as a newage musician and uses a modified electroacoustic harp of his own design. Andreas vollenweider book of roses the birds of tilmun.
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